Bret Mulligan

F5/6. Gusts in high 20s. Moderate swell. Sailed under reefed Main, occasionally overpowered. Large wind shadow to Lee of Cooper. Moored FCFS in Great Harbor, Peter’s Island for lunch.

Blustery beat to Oil Nut Harbor. High F4 / low F5 forecast but F5/6, though fluky at times. Wave state north of Great Camaroe was brutal. Moderate plus at 3s. Abandoned northern route and sought lee of Virgin Gorda. Moored BoatyBall.

Quick motor to Monkey Point. NP ball. Great snorkeling off point. Don’t forget the cave further inland!

F4/5 Anegada to Dogs. Light squall line as approaching Mosquito Pt. 3 NP moorings filled to W to Great Dog. 1’picked up 1st of 3 available on south shore. Amazing snorkeling along E-W reef. Run to Marina Cay with falling winds. BoatyBall and day passes to Scrub Harbor Marina.

Departed Saba early to get FCFS mooring at Settlement Anegada. Perfect E F4/5 with moderate seas. Ate the wind out of a Cat, despite towing dingy, 6-8 knots entire distance. Entrance to Settlement different than guidebook but well marked. Moored off Lobster Trap restaurant in 6.2 feet.

F3-F6 with passing squalls early. Sailed Reef 1 with feathering in gusts. Cleared out after 1. Sailed with North Sound Maxi Race. Hove to for lunch. North of VG sea state and winds mounted to F6. Snacks and drinks in Saba Rock.